
Hayward City Council Approves Expanded Drone as First Responder Program, Deploying Eight Drones for 911 Calls
The Hayward, California City Council approved an expanded Drone as First Responder (DFR) program on June 16, authorizing an annual budget of $589,000 to deploy eight pre-positioned drones capable of reaching 911 call scenes before officers arrive. The program has drawn criticism over privacy, protest surveillance, and the boundaries of 'passive' drone use.
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